SANTA BUTTONS LIKELY USED AS SALESMAN SAMPLES WITHOUT INSCRIPTIONS.
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Winning Bid:
$118.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #225 - Part 1
Value Code:
G - $100 to $200 Help Icon
Item Description
Both are 1.25". First has W&H back paper and was issued c. 1909 inspired by the controversy whether Cook or Peary was first to the North Pole. Here it appears Santa was the winner with his circular portrait flanked by polar bear and seal and topped by an American flag, all surrounded by ice formations and a sun burst. Second with Bastian paper is c. 1920s. Both with great color and essentially Mint.
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